What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Alachua?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Alachua is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Alachua?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Alachua is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Alachua?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston station to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at High Springs via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

How far is it from Houston to Alachua?

The distance between Houston and Alachua is 811 miles. The road distance is 844.5 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Alachua without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Alachua without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 16h 14m and costs $230 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Alachua?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Houston to Alachua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Alachua bus from?

Houston to Alachua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Alachua?

The best way to get from Houston to Alachua is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 20h 46m.

Where does the Houston to Alachua bus arrive?

Houston to Alachua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Alachua?

Alachua is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 6:42 AM in Houston and 7:42 AM in Alachua.

Can I drive from Houston to Alachua?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Alachua is 845 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Houston to Alachua.

Where can I stay near Alachua?

There are 262+ hotels available in Alachua.

Houston to Alachua - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Alachua by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane HOU - GNV
6h 10m
$211–786
Drive 839.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Houston to Alachuacar 839.6 mi
13h 41m
$154–222
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Citybus Houston
2. Take the taxi from Lake City to Alachuataxi
16h 14m
$231–301
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
3. Take the bus from Mobile to Lake Citybus
4. Take the taxi from Lake City to Alachuataxi
20h 47m
$324–549
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane HOU - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 7m
$202–786
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orlando (MCO)plane HOU - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
7h 53m
$557–1,123
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane IAH - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 40m
$164–639
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to High Springsbus Greyhound US0761S
20h 46m
$159–286

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

31Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Alachua.

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Distance: 806.3 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Theater District Rusk EB to Alachua via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, Tallahassee, and High Springs in around 20h 46m.

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